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6th May 2011, 08:16 AM #1
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Plumb Claw Hammers
I have just added the final page: Plumb Claw Hammers to my web site. I have also updated the Home Page (URL in Sig. block) to include several additional online References and other information.
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6th May 2011, 10:51 AM #2
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I have added a photograph of a 1942 marked WWII Plumb contract Pick Axe entrenching tool.
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6th May 2011, 02:22 PM #3
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Had a look at the site. I love the way in the advertisement, the handyman is dressed as if he is going out to dinner, not building.
It was a diffferent way of life then. More formal. Today we are casual, particularly here in Oz.
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6th May 2011, 02:33 PM #4
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Indeed it was, Paul. The craftsmen I worked for (late 1940s) always wore shirt and tie -- and a waistcoat -- while they were working. My grandchildren love this family picture:
Originally Posted by Bushmiller
James
Had a look at the site. I love the way in the advertisement, the handyman is dressed as if he is going out to dinner, not building. It was a diffferent way of life then. More formal. Today we are casual, particularly here in Oz.
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.......... taken at Blackpool in 1934 -- my father is wearing jacket shirt and tie -- the way to dress back then even on the beach!
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6th May 2011, 05:22 PM #5
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Great thread James, thanks for starting it. I have a few plumb axes here at home and I didn't really know much about the brand or the history of it.
Dave,
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6th May 2011, 10:06 PM #6
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The way I see it the lady is asking the handyman if he wants a chocolate and he 's going to lose his concentration and smash his thumb.
I like your web site James,you've got some good links on your home page too, now can someone in England please do one about James Arscott Chapman of Sheffield.
The dress sense has come full circle Paul, long trousers,sleeves,gloves I used to work in the Pilbara and dressed like Bobo the clown in 40+ degrees (c) and 90% humidity. Now in retirement, good old shorts and tee shirt, still wear boots though.
My claw hammer is a Vaughan.
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8th May 2011, 04:12 PM #7
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G'day, Dave. Plumb axes in particular had a great Australian connection. Go to PLUMB CHAMPION AXE at Plumb Co. and read about the exploits of Champion wood chopper Peter McLaren, from Melbourne, in the 1920s and 1930s and his use of Plumb axes. Originally Posted by Bluegum
Great thread James, thanks for starting it. I have a few plumb axes here at home and I didn't really know much about the brand or the history of it.
JamesLast edited by SGBarnes; 8th May 2011 at 04:14 PM. Reason: corrected info
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